Debridement Surgery:
Surgery, and post-surgery care information regarding my experience with this infection.
this is a very important post that can help people with information.
This whole event started as a simple cist. After days of draining, and helping to drain the swelling went down and everything seemed normal. Three days later the swelling came back, and the cist began draining again on its own.
After a week and a half of draining, I noticed that the swelling was getting worse, and not better as it should. As the second week completed, I woke up that Monday and the swelling was unbelievably huge. At that point, I decided to visit the “ER.” The doctors did their checking and tested the fluid discharging from the cist. An hour later the doctors told me I would have to be sent to a different hospital for emergency surgery.
I asked the doctor why the urgency, and he proceeded to tell me that the area was filled with an infectious fluid that needed to be extracted from the site. At that point, they secured all the IVs to my body and air-lifted me to the hospital for surgery.
When I arrived at the hospital, I was greeted by two nurses that asked me for my information and explained what was going to happen next. I was then escorted to a room that was apparently going to be my home for a while.
Twenty minutes after entering the room two doctors walked in asked me if I knew all of what was going on and proceeded to explain the surgery and why it was important to get this surgery done as quickly as possible.
The doctors acted quickly getting me to surgery, Surgery took about 2 hours or so, and when I woke from the anesthesia the nurse made sure I was ok, asked me my name what day it was, who’s the president, etc.
After the surgery and in recovery, I was transported back to my room where I was informed by the doctor 45 min later that I was very close to suffering septic shock from this infection.
I am thankful for the speedy actions of all the medical personnel involved in taking care of this issue.
“Please be aware, and do not take for granted any type of infection you may get.” I thought I could take care of the cist myself instead of having it checked after two days of not getting better.
Below is an introduction to the procedure and general knowledge of hospital Jargon.
Introduction.
Debridement surgery is a procedure used to remove dead, damaged, or infected tissue from a wound in order to promote healing. The process of debridement can involve manual removal of tissue or the use of special tools and medications. It is an essential part of wound care and can help improve the healing process.
The preparation for debridement surgery involves assessing the area that needs to be treated, determining which type of debridement will be most effective, and ensuring that all necessary supplies are available before the procedure begins. Following the surgery, proper care and recovery should be taken in order to ensure the best possible outcome. This includes following any instructions given by your doctor regarding wound care and activity level during recovery.
Indications.
· Diseases of the skin, soft tissue, and bone.
· Infected wounds.
· Dead tissue.
· Decomposed tissue.
· Tissue that is damaged by injury or surgery.
Procedure.
The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and in the operating room. A scalpel is used to remove dead tissue from the infected area.
Anesthesia/Sedation.
Tissue debridement can be performed under a variety of anesthesia and sedation techniques. The most common types are:
· Local anesthesia. This is when the surgeon makes a small incision into your skin but does not put you to sleep. Instead, they numb the area with a local anesthetic so that you don't feel pain when removing dead tissue or suturing wounds shut.
· Sedation (general anesthesia). This is when you're completely unconscious during surgery--you won't remember anything about it afterward and will wake up feeling groggy and disoriented for a few hours afterward.
· Combination of both local and sedation techniques
What to expect post-operatively.
The following is a list of things you should expect post-operatively:
· Pain management: Your doctor or nurse will prescribe pain medication to help you manage your discomfort. You may also be given other medications for pain, such as anti-inflammatory drugs or antibiotics.
· Infection control: Your healthcare team will watch for signs of infection and take steps to prevent it from happening. These include keeping wounds covered with dressings, washing hands before touching your wound, not sharing personal items like towels with others who have open wounds (including family members), and avoiding crowds until all risk factors have been eliminated (for example, if you had surgery on your hand). If an infection does occur--and this happens rarely--it's usually treated with antibiotics prescribed by your doctor or nurse practitioner; however, some infections require surgical drainage before they can be cured completely.
Hospital stays after surgery.
While you're still in the hospital, your doctor and or nurse will come and check on you every day to check on your wound and change the dressing. If you are diabetic, you will be put on a diabetic food plan that will help with the healing process. And the nurses will of course give you the medication you need for the day.
Depending on the size of the wound your doctor may send you home, and allow you to tend to the wound at home (Self Care). Or they may issue you a home nurse to come to help with a scheduled dressing change. (Depending on Insurance.) I was lucky enough to have someone at home to help with mine.
Incision Closure.
Closing a surgical wound is an essential step in the recovery process. It helps to protect the wound from infection and ensure proper healing. There are several methods for closing a surgical wound, including skin grafts, stitches, and staples. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages that must be carefully considered before selecting the best option for a particular patient. This article will discuss the various techniques used to close a surgical wound, their benefits, and drawbacks, and how they can be used to ensure successful healing. Unsafe wound care can lead to the development of an infection and complicate the healing process.
Skin grafts: Skin grafts are used to close a wound where tissue has been removed, such as in a burn patient. This method is an effective way to close wounds that require more extensive coverage than stitches or staples can provide. The downside is that this option may not be aesthetically pleasing for the patient, may not be able to be done on certain parts of the body, and requires specialized training and equipment.
Stitches: Stitches are used when there is adequate tissue thickness for them to hold securely without breaking through over time (which would then require removal).
Staples: Staples are often used when there isn't enough tissue around an incision site for stitches or if there is too much tension on one side of the incision from surrounding structures like muscles or tendons; staples can withstand greater amounts of tension without breaking apart than even surgical thread does!
Conclusion.
Surgical procedures can be overwhelming and confusing, especially when it comes to the technical jargon used in the medical field. It's essential to have a good understanding of the terms used in surgical procedures to make informed decisions and understand what's happening during the surgery.
One of the most common terms used is "anesthesia," which refers to the use of drugs to numb the patient's body during surgery. Another term is "incision," which is the cut made in the patient's skin to access the surgical site.
"Scalpel" is another frequently used term that refers to the surgical knife used to make an incision. Other terms include "suture" or "stitch," which are used to close the wound after the surgery.
It's important to also understand terms related to surgical tools, such as "forceps," which are used to grasp and hold tissue during surgery. "Retractors" are another tool used to hold back organs or tissue to provide better access to the surgical site.
By understanding the technical jargon used in surgical procedures, patients can have a better understanding of what to expect during their surgery and make informed decisions about their healthcare.
- "The Human Side of Surgery: Why Listening and Empathy is Just as Important as Technical Skill.
It is a very common procedure that can be done in the hospital. It's usually done to remove dead skin and tissue from wounds, but sometimes it may be necessary because of infection in the body or other medical conditions like diabetes.
Comentários